Defensive

defensiivinen

(performed so as to minimise risk)

ehkäisevä

(performed so as to minimise risk)

ennakoiva

(performed so as to minimise risk)

herkkähipiäinen

(displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; cf. thin-skinned)

puolustus

(intended for defence; protective)

puolustus

(intended to deter attack)

puolustuskannalla

(displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; cf. thin-skinned)

puolustuskannalla

(in a state or posture of defense)

puolustusta varten

(intended for defence; protective)

puolustusta varten

(intended to deter attack)

varovainen

(performed so as to minimise risk)

puolustus

(means, attitude or position)